About Mr. Bustillos

Originally from Midland, Texas, Mr. Bustillos joined THES in 2015. Prior to coming to Austin, he was a bilingual classroom teacher in Denver. He graduated from Texas State University with a degree in International Studies with a focus on Latin America. During his college years, he volunteered and was trained at CASA of Central Texas to advocate for children and teens. The opportunity to help kids opened up a new world that led him to teaching. For Mr. Bustillos, children are first priority; the moment we begin to neglect our children is the moment we see our nation breakdown. He is a first generation Mexican American. From his parents, he learned valuable lessons around discipline, expectations, goals and belief in oneself, which are all traits he hopes to pass on to students at Travis Heights.

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January – Beginnings of February *The recent MOY scores revealed opportunities for RETEACH. Therefore, we will be reteaching those areas where struggling was evident. Along with that, 5th grade will continue with the curriculum. Math: Coordinate grids and patterns in tables. Science: Fossil Fuels, Renewable and Nonrenewable energy and how to conserve energy. *An important note […]

Language Arts: PBL – students are working to create a student-led newspaper. They are taking on different roles and working to interview people for their reports. Science: Climate & Weather Math: PBL: Food Truck: Financial Literacy

Middle School (Magnet) Presentations: At 8:00 AM on Thursday, November 16, 5th graders will sit and watch as 3 middle school representatives present their school and why the students should consider attending their school. Ann Richards, Fulmore, & Kealing Middle School. Camp Champions: Parents: We had such a wonderful time at Camp Champions! Please click […]

Notifications for Camp Champions Field Trip Students: No phones or electronic devices. (To respect the privacy of every student, disposable cameras are also not allowed. Teachers will take pictures and post them for view at a later date.) On Wednesday, November 1, the first day we get there, students need to either bring a *sack* […]

October Happenings: Math: Students are working on multiplying 3×2 digit numbers and dividing 2 digit divider by 4 digit dividend. Also, we are adding and subtracting fractions. Homework is every Monday and Wednesdays. Parents: Please work with your students at home on multiplication and addition facts. Science: Forms of energy are being studied. For example: […]

Past Events: March 31: – 5th grade traveled to San Marcos to tour the Aquarena Springs Center. Included are a few photos of the trip. Upcoming 5th Grade Events: April 5 – 5th grade will travel to Fulmore Middle School for a tour from 9am-11am. April 28 – […]

Parents, The Progress Reports reveal the current grades for students. Students can still turn in any missing assignment as indicated on the progress report for a grade. The sooner the better. Students know where to locate past homework, reading logs, etc. If there is any confusion about any missing assignment, I want to reiterate that […]

5th Grade students will be going on a field trip on March 31 to Aquarena Springs in San Marcos. Each student must bring $2.00 for the buses. Also, make sure to send your kid with a hat, water bottle, and walking shoes. Don’t forget to send kids to school with sunscreen as well.

Young Writer’s Workshop – Takes place on Tuesday, February 7 in the morning from 8:10:11:00. Student-Led Conferences – Will take place February 20th. By Friday, February 3, students will bring a sign-up form home where parents can fill out a desired time to come in for the conferences. Parents, make sure to bring your kid for […]

Students in Mr. Bustillos’ class are carrying around their grades in a grade tracker form. The form is located in a protective sheet in their Binders. The form will come in handy when student-led conferences come around in February. Students will be able to show parents their grades along with student work during conferences. Los […]